Evidence of rapid subsidence events in SE Cyclades; sea-level changes took place between about 3300 BP and very recent, study shows

Here we present selected parts of the paper titled “Evidence of repeated late Holocene rapid subsidence in the SE Cyclades (Greece) deduced from submerged notches“, by N. Evelpidou. D. Melini, P. A. Pirazzoli, A. Vassilopoulos. Continue reading “Evidence of rapid subsidence events in SE Cyclades; sea-level changes took place between about 3300 BP and very recent, study shows” →

The ‘Dragon houses’; Megalithic monuments in Euboea, Greece – What we know so far

There are 23 ancient megalithic structures, called the ‘Dragon Houses‘, on the mountains of the island of Euboea, Greece, mostly in the areas of Mount Ochi and of Styra. Continue reading “The ‘Dragon houses’; Megalithic monuments in Euboea, Greece – What we know so far” →

This post deals with a very interesting find from Neolithic Greece; a statuette carved from granite. Continue reading “Statuette carved from granite implies the use of metal tools in Neolithic Greece” →

This post offers a summary of information on the exciting discovery of the oldest farming village in the Mediterranean islands, at Cyprus’ Klimonas region. Continue reading “Klimonas, Cyprus; The oldest farming village in the Mediterranean islands (~11,000 yBP)” →

In this post we present selected parts of the very informative paper titled “A Compositional Study (pXRF) of Early Holocene Obsidian Assemblages from Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean“, by Theodora Moutsiou Continue reading “Obsidian findings from Cyprus suggest the existence of Neolithic (land and sea) trade networks” →

This post is a summary of information on water management and hydraulic technology in Minoan Crete, Greece, during the Bronze Age. Continue reading “Advanced water management and pioneer hydraulic technology in Minoan Crete (Bronze Age)” →